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Cottingley, Harden & Wilsden

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About

Cottingley, Harden, and Wilsden are residential areas on the northwestern edge of Bradford. The landscape is characterised by a mix of older stone-built housing and more modern developments, set within a series of valleys and gentle hills. Local amenities are centred around small parades of shops and community pubs, serving the immediate neighbourhoods. The Leeds and Liverpool Canal runs through the southern part of this area, providing a route for walking and cycling.

The area retains a distinct village atmosphere, particularly in Harden and Wilsden, which have their own historic cores. A notable local landmark is the single-span stone bridge known as Beckfoot Bridge, which carries a road over Harden Beck. Surrounding green spaces, including St Ives Estate and Harden Moor, offer extensive woodland and moorland walks directly from the residential streets.

Area overview

On average Cottingley, Harden & Wilsden has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 56 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 5.5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Cottingley, Harden & Wilsden is £54,469 per year. There are 6 schools in Cottingley, Harden & Wilsden: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 2 secondary (1 Outstanding and 1 Good). Cottingley, Harden & Wilsden is home to around 11,428 people, with a population density of about 1,076.3 per km2.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
56
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
5.5%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Cottingley, Harden & Wilsden Population
11,428
Population density
1,076.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
26.78(-38%)
Anti-social behaviour
7.09(-49%)
Vehicle crime
6.65(+19%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.16(-39%)
Public order
5.08(-43%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
9,836
86.07%
Pakistani
727
6.36%
Other White
183
1.6%
Indian
121
1.06%
White and Asian (mixed)
117
1.02%
Total population: 11,428

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
3,385
35.64%
Level 3 (A level)
1,673
17.62%
No qualifications
1,430
15.06%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,284
13.52%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
912
9.6%
Total 16+ residents: 9,497

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
2,193
43.25%
Owns with a mortgage
1,782
35.14%
Private landlord or letting agency
602
11.87%
Other social rented
249
4.91%
Social rents from council
121
2.39%
Total households: 5,071

Property prices in Cottingley, Harden & Wilsden

Based on 179 recent sales, the median property price is £228,440 in Cottingley, Harden & Wilsden area, with individual transactions ranging from £65,000 up to £950,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Cottingley, Harden & Wilsden in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Cottingley, Harden & Wilsden over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached47£370,000
Flats5£114,000
Semi-Detached69£220,000
Terraced58£189,200

10 years median price trend in Cottingley, Harden & Wilsden

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Cottingley, Harden & Wilsden.

All postcodes in Cottingley, Harden & Wilsden

BD161JX

Bradley Square

BD150LP

Wellington Road

BD161RG

Woodside Drive

BD150AA

School Street

BD150BA

Lister Ville

BD150LR

Burniston Close

BD161LG

Progress Avenue

BD161QH

Airedale Avenue

BD150AL

Firth Lane

BD150AS

Main Street

BD150HX

Main Street

BD161SY

Bingley Rural

BD150BH

Tanhouse Lane

BD150DR

Old Mill Yard

BD150JA

Dewhirst Street

BD161LA

Park View Terrace

BD184BD

Branksome Grove

BD150NF

Ling Park Approach

BD161NW

Eastwood Crescent

BD161RR

Littlelands

BD161SU

Quebec

BD150AH

Albion Fold

BD150AR

Club Row

BD150EB

Manor House Road

BD161BZ

South Walk

BD161LR

Nursery Gardens

BD150DP

Main Street

BD150DZ

Main Street

BD150FB

Sycamore Green

BD161AF

Chelston Park

BD161LJ

Bingley Rural

BD150DN

Norr Green Terrace

BD150EU

Harden Lane

BD150HF

Lingbob Mill Fold

BD150LA

Windy Grove

BD161BG

Wilsden Road

BD161HY

The Narrows

BD161JN

Wilsden Road

BD161LN

Cliffe Avenue

BD161NL

The Avenue

BD150HB

Birchlands Avenue

BD150HP

Main Street

BD150JQ

Wellington Street

BD150JR

Main Street

BD161QZ

Glenmount

BD150DH

Birkshead

BD150DL

Coplowe Lane

BD150LW

Farndale Road

BD150NJ

Ling Bob Court

BD161JD

Wilsden Old Road

BD161JR

Hardhill Houses

BD161PY

Bradford Road

BD161UH

North Bank Road

BD150ND

Lane Side

BD161JP

Wilsden Road

BD161TR

Parry Close

BD150DG

Village Mews

BD150EP

Moss Row

BD150LX

Wellington Road

BD161LD

Moor Edge Low Side

BD161RX

Manor Farm Close

BD161TF

Millbeck Drive

BD161JL

Wilsden Road

BD161NG

Cottingley Wood

BD161PE

Bradford Road

BD161PR

Staybrite Avenue

BD150HJ

Chapel Court

BD150HQ

Stapper Green

BD150JL

Victoria Street

BD161DA

Midgeham Grove

BD161LQ

Effingham Road

BD161UA

Bank Top

BD150BQ

Kingscliffe

BD161JF

Wilsden Old Road

BD161QS

Beckfield Road

BD161RB

Woodside Avenue

BD161TJ

Airedale Avenue

BD161TZ

Bradford Road

BD161UE

Moor View Crescent

BD161UN

Stoney Ridge Road

BD150HE

Florence Avenue

BD150HL

Briggland Court

BD150JD

Moorside Road

BD150NQ

Laurel Park

BD161NN

Westwood Crescent

BD150AD

Cranford Place

BD150DQ

Shay Gate

BD150NE

Ling Park Avenue

BD161QA

Manor Road

BD150LB

Gillrene Avenue

BD150ES

Stoneys Fold

BD150JZ

Moorland View

BD150NB

Thornfield Terrace

BD161BT

Castle Grove

BD161PL

Manor Drive

BD161UU

Lee Lane

BD161LT

Wagon Lane

BD150EH

Mainspring Road

BD150EZ

Harden Lane

BD161DE

Hill End Lane

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.